B2: 5.1: Cell division and growth

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Created on: 28-02-16 16:45

Why is cell division necessary?

For the growth of the organism or to repair it.

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What is mitosis?

Two identical cells being produced from the original cell.

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What do chromosones contain?

The genes (alleles) which are passed to each new cell.

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What are alleles?

A version of a particular gene.

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What does the cell do before it divides?

Make a copy of each chromosome.

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What are stem cells?

Undifferentiated cells with the potential to form a wide variety of different cell types.

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What is cell division mainly for?

Repair and replacement.

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When do most animal cells differentiate?

At the beginning of their life.

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When do most plant cells differentiate?

Throughout the life of the plant as it continues to grow.

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How do you remember MITOSIS?

Making Identical Two osis

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B2: 5.1: Cell division and growth